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Nikon COOLPIX S203 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 5 Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

  • Page 7: Notices

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
  • Page 8 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice for customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety... ii WARNINGS... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera... 4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations... 8 The A (Shooting Mode) Button...8 The c (Playback) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9 The d Button...10...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Macro Mode...31 Exposure Compensation ...32 C Shooting Suited for the Scene... 33 Shooting in Scene Mode ...33 Setting the Scene Mode...33 Features ...34 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) ...40 Taking Pictures in Food Mode...41 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...43 a Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face ...
  • Page 11 Using Favorite Pictures Mode...67 Favorite Pictures Menu ...68 D Movies ... 70 Recording Movies ...70 The Movie Menu...71 D Movie Options...71 w Electronic VR...72 Movie Playback ...73 Deleting Movie Files...73 E Voice Recordings... 74 Making Voice Recordings...74 Playing Voice Recordings...76 Deleting Sound Files...77 Copying Voice Recordings...78 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Playback Options: The Playback Menu ... 105 Displaying the Playback Menu... 105 b Slide Show... 107 c Delete... 108 d Protect ... 108 f Rotate Image... 109 h Copy ... 109 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu... 111 Displaying the Setup Menu...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S203 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 15 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Shutter-release button...24 Zoom control...23 f : wide ...23 g : tele...23 h : thumbnail playback...47 i : playback zoom...49 j : help ...11 Power switch/Power-on lamp ...20, 122 Lens cover closed Built-in flash...28 Self-timer lamp...30 Lens ...133, 144 Eyelet for camera strap...11...
  • Page 17 Opening the pin cover Indicator lamp... 74 Flash lamp ... 29 A (shooting mode) button... 8 c (playback) button... 8, 26 Multi selector... 9 k (apply selection) button... 9 l (delete) button...26, 27, 56, 73, 77 d button ... 10, 33, 71, 92, 105, 112 Monitor...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 118). Shooting Shooting mode ...20, 33, 45, 70...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording... 16 Time of recording... 16 Volume indicator... 55, 73, 76 Category icon in auto sort mode ... 60 Favorites folder icon in favorite pictures mode ... 66 Battery level indicator... 20 Protect icon... 108 Image mode ...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button The Shooting-mode Selection Menu In the shooting-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to change the shooting mode. Auto mode To return to the shooting mode while the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, press the A button again. The c (Playback) Button The Playback-mode Selection Menu In the playback-mode selection menu, use the multi selector to change the...

  • Page 21: The Multi Selector

    The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu Display p (macro mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down For Playback Select previous...

  • Page 22: The D Button

    Basic Operations The d Button Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). • Choose the z tab on the left to display the setup menu. •...

  • Page 23: Help Displays

    Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button.

  • Page 24: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery with the Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied) before first use or when the battery is running low. Connect the power cable. Connect the power cable to the battery charger 1 and insert the wall plug into a power outlet 2.
  • Page 25 To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately from Nikon) (A 129). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into your camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 12). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow battery can then be removed by hand •...

  • Page 28: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button.
  • Page 29 Edit the date and time. Press to edit the highlighted item. Press to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) Press to return to the previous item.

  • Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 129). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.

  • Page 31: Formatting Memory Cards

    • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S203, be sure to format them using this camera (A 123).

  • Page 32: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

  • Page 33: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 44 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.

  • Page 34: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 35: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

  • Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When a face looking toward the camera is recognized: Camera will focus on the face surrounded by the double border active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green.

  • Page 37: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

  • Page 38: Step 4 Playing Back And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c button. The last picture taken will be displayed in full- frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

  • Page 39: Deleting Multiple Pictures

    Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails/ apply calendar display Add favorite pictures Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Pressing the Button to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode.

  • Page 40: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.6-4.6 m (2-15 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.6-2.5 m (2-8 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available. Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
  • Page 41 Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. • The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

  • Page 42: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

  • Page 43: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.). Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed.

  • Page 44: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Use the multi selector to adjust exposure and press the k button.

  • Page 45: C Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow k Close-up u Food o Backlight p Panorama assist E Voice recording* * See “Voice Recordings”...

  • Page 46: Features

    Shooting in Scene Mode Features x Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 40) for more information. The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected.
  • Page 47 c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. * Other settings can be selected.
  • Page 48 Shooting in Scene Mode f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. Use of a tripod is recommended for dark locations.
  • Page 49 i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
  • Page 50 Shooting in Scene Mode u Food Use when taking pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food Mode” (A 41) for details. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 100). Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired. * Other settings can be selected.
  • Page 51 n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. • Use macro mode (A 31) to focus at short ranges. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well. * Other settings can be selected.

  • Page 52: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

    Shooting in Scene Mode Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector scene mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes: •...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures In Food Mode

    Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select u (Food) (A 33). Macro mode (A 31) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.
  • Page 54 Shooting in Scene Mode Note on Food Mode Flash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A 31) is fixed at ON. White Balance Setting in Food Mode • Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects. • Changing white balance in food mode will not affect white balance in the shooting menu (A 95). •...

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) (A 33).

  • Page 56: More Information

    Shooting in Scene Mode Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. Panorama Assist Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (A 93) be adjusted until all pictures in the series have been taken.

  • Page 57: Automatic Shooting Of A Smiling Face

    Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face Shooting in Smile Mode The camera detects that a face recognized with face priority is smiling and shoots automatically. Enter smile mode by pressing the A button in shooting mode and selecting a (press the multi selector H or I), and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 58: Blink Proof Function

    Shooting in Smile Mode Blink Proof Function The blink proof function is available in smile mode. Each time a picture is taken, the camera automatically takes two consecutive shots. Of the two shots, the shot in which the subject’s eyes are open takes priority and is saved.

  • Page 59: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Increase the number of pictures...

  • Page 60: Calendar Display

    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort and Favorite Pictures Mode • When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 60), the category icon of the pictures will appear at the right top of the screen. •...

  • Page 61: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

  • Page 62: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX S203 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with non- COOLPIX S203 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX S203 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 63: Quick Retouch

    Quick Retouch Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch option are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 47) playback mode and press the d button.

  • Page 64: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 47) playback mode and press the d button.

  • Page 65: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 49) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 66: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

  • Page 67: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 26) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button.

  • Page 68: Playing Voice Memos

    • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S203 is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras. 15/05/2009 15:30...

  • Page 69: Viewing Pictures By Date (List By Date Mode)

    Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) In C list by date mode, playback of only pictures taken on a specified date is possible. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and voice memos can be recorded and played back, movies can be played back, and still pictures can be added to favorites folders.

  • Page 70: Using List By Date Mode

    Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) Using List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen. Select date Switch to full- frame playback Delete picture View list by date menu Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode...

  • Page 71: List By Date Menu

    List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. ➝A 51 Quick retouch* ➝A 52 D-Lighting* ➝A 90 Print set ➝A 107 Slide show ➝A 108 Delete...

  • Page 72: Image Searching In Auto Sort Mode

    Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folders during shooting. If F auto sort mode is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the folder to which they were sorted with shooting. a Smile U Landscape D Movie...
  • Page 73 • Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card (A 109) cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S203 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.

  • Page 74: Using Auto Sort Mode

    Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Using Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen. Select the folder name Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Auto Sort Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode in auto sort mode to display the following menus.

  • Page 75: Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)

    Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Pictures can be added to the favorites folder sorted by each event such as travel or wedding. Once pictures are added to the favorites folder, only pictures in the selected folder can be played back. One picture can be added to multiple folders. Sorting/Playback Procedure Preparing favorites folder (A 64) Playing back the pictures...

  • Page 76: Preparing Favorites Folder

    Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Preparing Favorites Folder Changing the display icons for favorites folders enables you to see which pictures have been added to a favorites folder. The icons can be changed again after pictures have been added to the folders. Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and press the multi...

  • Page 77: Sorting Pictures To A Favorites Folder

    Sorting Pictures to a Favorites Folder Pictures can be added to favorites folders and sorted. Adding the pictures enables easier and faster searching. Playback the pictures in playback mode (A 26), list by date mode (A 57), or auto sort mode (A 60). Select your favorite picture and press the k button.

  • Page 78: Viewing The Pictures In Favorites Folder

    Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Viewing the Pictures in Favorites Folder Pictures can be displayed by selecting the favorites folder to which they were added in h favorite pictures mode. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged or pictures can be displayed in thumbnails, edited, or voice memos can be recorded or played back.

  • Page 79: Using Favorite Pictures Mode

    Using Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available in the favorites folders list screen. Select favorites folder Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture Change the icon for favorites folder Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Description Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.

  • Page 80: Favorite Pictures Menu

    Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Favorite Pictures Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode in favorite pictures mode to display the following menus. Quick retouch D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image Small picture Voice memo Print Set When print marking already exists for pictures sorted to folders other than that specified, a confirmation dialog Save print marking for other images? will be displayed.

  • Page 81: Adding To Favorites

    Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to a favorites folder, they are not physically copied to a favorites folder or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 130). Only the file names of pictures are added to favorites folders. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the favorites folder are played back.

  • Page 82: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Enter movie mode by pressing the A button in shooting mode and selecting D (press the multi selector H or I), and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 83: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options and Electronic VR (A 72) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. D Movie Options Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M D Movie options The movie menu offers the options shown below.

  • Page 84: Electronic Vr

    The Movie Menu w Electronic VR Set to D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M w Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting movies. Option w On k Off (default setting) Disable electronic VR. At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A 9).

  • Page 85: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 71). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume.

  • Page 86: E Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to select a scene icon.
  • Page 87 Operations During Recording Recording indicator Progress indicator Controls display Select a control in the controls display Create index* * The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio players. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

  • Page 88: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to select a scene icon. Press the multi selector K and press H, I, J, or K to select E, and then press the k button. The voice recording screen is displayed.

  • Page 89: Deleting Sound Files

    Operations During Playback Index Progress indicator File number Controls display Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the bottom of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation.

  • Page 90: Copying Voice Recordings

    When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press the k button. Copying starts. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX S203 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with another make of camera. 0 0 : 3 4 : 1 8 Playback 0 0 1...

  • Page 91: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 (AV cable; available separately from Nikon) to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (available separetely).

  • Page 92: Connecting To A Computer

    • If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S203 can be powered from a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or...

  • Page 93: Transferring Pictures From A Camera To A Computer

    To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device. Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start.
  • Page 94 Connecting to a Computer Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which the pictures were transferred opens automatically when transfer ends.
  • Page 95 • At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 of “Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer”...

  • Page 96: Connecting To A Printer

    • If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S203 can be powered from a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

  • Page 97: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

  • Page 98: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by following the procedures below. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12- thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to full- frame playback.

  • Page 99: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen (step 1) when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 85), print pictures by following the procedures below.
  • Page 100 Connecting to a Printer Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 101 DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 90). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.

  • Page 102: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 147). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.

  • Page 103: Date Imprint

    Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press the k button to print shutter speed and aperture information on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 104: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options. Image mode Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to the light source. Continuous Change settings for Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). ISO sensitivity Control camera’s sensitivity to light.

  • Page 105: A Image Mode

    A Image Mode Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 106 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 MB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression).

  • Page 107: B White Balance

    B White Balance Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.

  • Page 108: Preset Manual

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 109: C Continuous

    C Continuous Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. Single (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

  • Page 110: Interval Timer Photography

    • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery. • If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S203 can be powered from a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other AC adapters as it will cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

  • Page 111: E Iso Sensitivity

    E ISO Sensitivity Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise”...

  • Page 112: G Af Area Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Set to A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the settings used. Face priority (default setting) When the camera recognizes a face looking toward the camera, the camera will focus on that face.
  • Page 113 Center Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame. Center focus area is always displayed. Focus Lock To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below. Position the subject in the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 114: Face Priority

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Face Priority The face-priority function is activated when Face priority (default setting) is selected for AF area mode (A 100), when shooting in Scene auto selector (A 34), Portrait (A 34), or Night portrait (A 35) scene mode, or when shooting in smile mode (A 45).

  • Page 115: Q Distortion Control

    Notes on Face-Priority • In Face priority, if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto. • If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, or smile mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

  • Page 116: Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode. Flash mode Flash mode is automatically fixed at W (Off) when Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for the Continuous setting. Selecting Single or Intvl timer shooting for Continuous setting restores the last flash mode setting applied.

  • Page 117: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 118: Selecting Pictures

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images • Setup menu: Follow the procedures described below to choose the pictures. Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture.

  • Page 119: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button.

  • Page 120: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 106). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion •...

  • Page 121: Rotate Image

    f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image After shooting, set the orientation in which pictures are displayed during playback. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180°...
  • Page 122 Playback Options: The Playback Menu Select a copy option and press the k button. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture All images: Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format images can be copied. Images recorded in any other formats cannot be copied.

  • Page 123: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Electronic VR Specify the electronic vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.

  • Page 124: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose z tab in the menu screen. Press the d button to display the menu screen. Press the multi selector J. Tab will be selectable. Press H or I to select the z tab. Press K or the k button.

  • Page 125: Electronic Vr

    w Electronic VR Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M w Electronic VR Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. Auto When all of the following conditions are met while taking still pictures, electronic VR is applied and the effects of camera shake are reduced.

  • Page 126: Menus

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu a Menus Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M a Menus Choose the initial menus displayed. Text (default setting) Menus are displayed in list format. Icons All menu items can be displayed in a single page. c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M c Welcome screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 127: Date

    d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the following controls to set the date and time. •...

  • Page 128: Time Zone

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press K. The time zone selection screen is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. If the daylight saving time is in effect, press H to turn on the daylight saving time option. When the option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor, and the time is advanced one hour.
  • Page 129 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. UTC +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, –8 Seattle, Vancouver –7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix...

  • Page 130: Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M e Monitor settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, and set the monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode.

  • Page 131: Date Imprint

    f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M f Date imprint The date and time of recording can be imprinted directly onto pictures, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 91).

  • Page 132: U Motion Detection

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When the camera detects the camera shake or subject movement, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them.

  • Page 133: Digital Zoom

    u Digital Zoom Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M u Digital zoom Adjust settings for using digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control to g triggers digital zoom (A 23).

  • Page 134: Auto Off

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Auto Off Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the camera will enter standby mode (A 15) to save power. Once the camera has entered standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink, and if no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off.

  • Page 135: Format Memory/M Format Card

    • Do not turn the camera off, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX S203, be sure to format them using this camera.

  • Page 136: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian...
  • Page 137 Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the camera detects any human subjects with closed eyes, the blink warning screen is displayed and then, the screen shown at right will appear. The following operations are available in the blink warning screen. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode.

  • Page 138: Reset All

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A 28) Self-timer (A 30) Macro mode (A 31)
  • Page 139 Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A 93) White balance (A 95) Continuous (A 97) Intvl timer shooting (A 98) ISO sensitivity (A 99) Color options (A 99) AF area mode (A 100) Distortion control (A 103) Setup Menu Option Menus (A 114) Welcome screen (A 114) Photo info (A 118) Image review (A 118)

  • Page 140: Firmware Version

    (A 114), Date (A 115), Language (A 124), and Video mode (A 124) r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A 112) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. Default value Default COOLPIX S203 ver.x.x Back...

  • Page 141: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter USB cable AV cable Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed. SanDisk TOSHIBA Panasonic...

  • Page 142: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    Panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A 43), “INTVL” for interval timer photography (e.g. “101INTVL”; A 98), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g. “101SOUND”; A 74), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.

  • Page 143: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 144: The Battery

    Caring for the Camera The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.

  • Page 145: Cleaning

    • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. Caring for the Camera...

  • Page 146: Error Messages

    • Check that connectors • Confirm that memory Memory card has not been Choose Yes and press the k button to format card, formatted for use in COOLPIX S203. or turn camera off and replace card. Solution 24, 25 are clean.
  • Page 147 Display Memory card is full. Out of memory. Error occurred while recording picture. Image cannot be saved. Camera has run out of file numbers. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. There is insufficient space to save a copy. Over 200 pictures have Album is full.
  • Page 148 File not created with File cannot be viewed on COOLPIX S203. this camera. View file using the computer or any other devices which was used to create or edit this file. Picture is protected.
  • Page 149 * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Solution Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Turn camera off and reconnect cable. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on.

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank.
  • Page 151 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 152 Troubleshooting Problem Pictures are blurred. Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural.
  • Page 153 Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cause/Solution Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high as the subject is dark.
  • Page 154 • The picture you want to display is sorted in a folder other than that you are browsing. • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S203 or pictures copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
  • Page 155 • Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

  • Page 156: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S203 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system...
  • Page 157 ISO sensitivity (Standard ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto output sensitivity) (auto gain from ISO 80 to 800), High ISO sensitivity auto (ISO 80 to 1600) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation...

  • Page 158: Battery Charger Mh

    Length of power cable Weight Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 3.7 V, 740 mAh 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)

  • Page 159: Supported Standards

    Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 160: Index

    Index Symbols A Auto mode 20 a Smile mode 45 C Scene mode 33 D Movie mode 70 z Setup menu 111 C List by date mode 57 F Auto sort mode 60 h Favorite pictures mode 63 g (Tele) 4, 23 f (Wide) 4, 23 i Playback zoom 4, 49 h Thumbnail playback 4, 47...
  • Page 161 Dusk/dawn i 37 Electronic VR (movies) 72 Electronic VR (still pictures) 113 EN-EL10 12, 14 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 130 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Face priority 100 Favorite pictures menu 68 Favorite pictures mode 67 File names 130 Fill flash 28 Fireworks show m 38 Firmware version 128 Flash 28, 29...
  • Page 162 Index Pin cover 5 Playback 26, 27, 47, 49 Playback menu 105 Playback-mode selection menu 8 Portrait b 34 Power 16, 20 Power switch 4, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 20 Preset manual 96 Print 86, 87, 90 Print set 90, 91 Print Set (Date) 91 Printer 84 Protect 108...
  • Page 164 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. YP9F01(11) 6MM73611-01...

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